Tag: Amotekun Corps
Bandits, criminals exploiting police ban on Amotekun to infiltrate Osun – Adeleke
The governor cited the recent case of kidnapping at Ora Igbomina area to justify his claim that the state is…
Amotekun officer dies after alleged attack by soldier in Osun
Tragedy struck in the Ijeda-Ijesa community of Osun State on Saturday as a newly recruited soldier allegedly killed an Amotekun…
Amotekun on fire: foils five kidnap attempts, rescues victims in Ondo
He explained that the distress line was contacted and with the joint efforts of the local hunters and Amotekun Corps…
Amotekun operatives nab fake bank manager, 6 others in Osun
According to him, Amotekun operatives arrested the fake bank manager at 2:45p.m., on Oct. 19 in Osogbo following a petition…
Amotekun foils 5 kidnap attempts, rescues 9 kidnap victims in Ondo
Adeleye, who said that the arrests were made within a week under review through the Amotekun Rangers, reiterated the corps…
We have arrested 27 people for kidnapping, other crimes – Ondo Amotekun
“He said he has lost count of the number of motorcycles stolen, and after dispossessing their owners of them, dismantled…
Amotekun nabs 21 for alleged kidnapping, others in Ondo
The suspects were paraded by Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Ondo State Commander of Amotekun corps before newsmen in Akure, the state…
Yoruba Nation: Osun Amotekun issues stern warning
Some individuals suspected to be Yoruba Nation agitators dressed in military camouflage and armed with weapons had invaded the Oyo…
Ogun Assembly calls for Amotekun after murder of pupil by suspected ritualists
The lawmaker added that the pupil was kidnapped around the school premises when she went to ease herself.
Amotekun commanders in South West storm Ondo for Akeredolu
Mr Adetunji Adeleye, Commander of Ondo State Security Network, noted that the late Akeredolu will continue to be remembered for…
Amotekun operatives nab wanted Osun cult gang leader Taiwo Portable
Portable, who had been on the wanted list of the Osun Police Anti-Cultism Unit for a long time, was found…
Man allegedly rapes 2 minors in Osogbo, arrested by Amotekun
“Upon interrogation, he confessed to committing the crime and he has been transferred to the police for investigation and prosecution."
Amotekun Corps a huge success
Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, argues that the establishment of Amotekun, a welcome move by south West Governors,…
4 arrested over attempt to slaughter teenager for ritual in Ekiti
By Yinusa Ishola The South-West Nigeria Security Network also known as Amotekun Corps in Ekiti has arrested two suspects for…
Amotekun recovers four Ak-47 rifles, ammunition hidden in Oyo forest
He said the items were recovered while operatives of the corps were combing forests following rising cases of kidnap on…
AK-47 for Amotekun: Presidency replies Akeredolu
While inaugurating new corps of Amotekun in Akure, Ondo State Capital on Monday, Akeredolu had insisted that he will procure…
Amotekun must be given weapons to carry out its duties – Akeredolu
Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, has said the Amotekun Corps must be allowed to bear the tools and the most sophisticated weapons available…
Amotekun nabs Ibrahim Ismaila for sleeping with goat
Jimoh Opeyemi, an iron bender was going to a construction site when he sighted the suspect sleeping with a she-goat.
I will strengthen Amotekun – Tambuwal promises Osun, Ogun delegates
A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governor Aminu Tambuwal, has revealed that as part of his restructuring…
Akeredolu approves recruitment of 350 into Amotekun corps
Akeredolu said that more operational vehicles and motorcycles would be purchased to aid the corps’ operation in the state.
Amotekun: Gov. Mohammed commends Southwest governors
“We need local police in tackling insecurity in the country and to equally reduce the power at the centre,” the…
Amotekun impounds over 50 vehicles in Ondo
Akogun Adetunji Adeleye, commander of the corps on Ondo State said the stop-and-search exercise was to foil a plot by…
Makinde to FG: Amotekun needs sophisticated weapons, not Sakabula
Makinde said it is ridiculous for security operatives to face criminals who carry superior weapons with dane guns.
Amotekun begins stop-and-search operation in Ondo
The massive searching and checking of vehicles is due to intelligent reports.
Suspected kidnapper Labram Ibrahim nabbed while disguised as lunatic in Ondo
The suspect confessed that he was not a lunatic, but working for one man called Rabiu Adamu in Akure, in…
Ondo Amotekun intercepts vehicle conveying 18 suspects
The Commander, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, paraded the suspects who were all young men at the headquarters of the corps in…
Oyetola inaugurates 350 Amotekun officers
The inauguration followed the completion of a 23-day intensive training by the personnel for professional savvy and the task ahead.
Deadly Fulani bandits Saliu, Suleiman busted with AK-47 rifle in Oyo
By Muhaimin Olowoporoku Operatives of the Oyo State Security Network code-named Amotekun has apprehended two suspected armed bandits. Amotekun media…
Igangan: Southwest Governors tell all Amotekun corps to begin joint operations
The South-West Governors have described as rude shock the attack on Igangan in Ibarapa LGA of Oyo state by suspected…
Bandits shoot Amotekun operative dead in Oyo
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed Suleiman Quadri, a personnel of the Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun.